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Delhi Government Aiming to Boost Slum Residents’ Living Standards

NEW DELHI: On Republic Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hosted a lunch for slum residents at her residence, ‘Jan Sewa Sadan,’ and inaugurated development projects worth ₹327 crore in Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters. During the event, she reaffirmed her government’s dedication to the development of these areas, announcing an allocation of ₹144 crore for various initiatives. The Delhi government has granted administrative approval of ₹225 crore for the construction of 476 public convenience complexes, with ₹81 crore already issued for 214 projects, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Additionally, administrative approval of ₹102 crore has…

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3,400 Bighas Allocated for Chandigarh City Project in Baddi

SHIMLA: A total of 3,428 bighas of land has been earmarked for residential development in the proposed Him Chandigarh City at Baddi, located in the Solan district. Additionally, around 5,000-6,000 bighas from the common pool have also been identified for the project. This information was disclosed during a cabinet sub-committee meeting held on Thursday, led by Himachal Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, which aimed to assess the progress of the Him Chandigarh City initiative. Housing and Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani was also present. Solan Deputy Commissioner Manmohan Sharma provided a comprehensive update on land availability and revenue…

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MDDA Recovers 10,000 Bighas of Encroached Land in Dehradun

Representative AI image DEHRADUN: The Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) has reported that it removed encroachments from over 10,000 bighas in Dehradun and sealed more than 1,000 illegal constructions in the last three years. Officials characterized this initiative as the most comprehensive and decisive campaign against unauthorized construction and plotting within its jurisdiction. “This action is not only historic in scale but has also instilled fear among those participating in illegal activities and rule violations,” stated MDDA vice-chairperson Bansidhar Tiwari. Officials noted that illegal constructions are regularly identified, leading to strict legal enforcement through sealing and demolitions. Tiwari emphasized that…

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Haryana Rights Body Acts on Illegal Gurugram Encroachments

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has issued urgent directives to police and administrative authorities regarding illegal encroachments and the dumping of construction materials in a residential sector of Gurugram. While presiding over a complaint from the president of a residents’ welfare association in Sector 57, Gurugram, HHRC Chairperson Justice Lalit Batra took note of conflicting reports from various departments. The police indicated ongoing illegal supply and storage, while the estate officer from Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) claimed that encroachments had been cleared. The complainant presented recent photographs showing continued illegal activities on the site.…

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Aarvee to Create Master Plan for Hathras Urban City

NOIDA: The Yamuna Authority (YEIDA) has engaged Aarvee Engineering Consultants Limited, based in Telangana, to develop a master plan for the nearly 4,000-hectare Hathras Urban City. This blueprint will guide the city’s development for the next two decades, extending to 2041. Aarvee Engineering was chosen through a competitive bidding process, quoting Rs 1.25 crore for their services. The firm is expected to complete the project within nine months from the start date, excluding final statutory approvals. The process will begin with an inception report within 15 days, followed by assessments of existing conditions, vision planning, draft master plan preparation, stakeholder…

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Andhra Pradesh Seeks Bids for Amaravati Master Plan Phase II

VIJAYAWADA: The state government is advancing the second phase of its capital city project with a master plan following the initiation of the land pooling scheme (LPS) phase II, which aims to acquire nearly 16,000 acres in the capital region. The government’s proactive stance indicates its focus on structured and accelerated development in the capital area. The consultant will also need to create an economic plan for the capital city as part of the phase II master plan, alongside spatial and infrastructure plans. The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) has set a deadline for bid submissions on February 6. The…

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BMC Halts Work at 106 Sites for Missing Air Quality Monitors

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Thursday that ‘stop work’ notices were issued to 106 construction sites for not installing mandatory air quality monitoring systems. The 106 projects affected include private developments, railway bridge construction in Sion, and activities by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) in K East ward and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) in H East ward. “Despite multiple reminders since May 2025, many construction sites failed to comply with regulations, resulting in the immediate issuance of ‘stop work’ notices. This enforcement follows directives making air quality sensors obligatory for all ongoing projects,”…

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Haryana Approves 26 Colonies; Panchkula Excluded

PANCHKULA: The Haryana government has regularized 26 colonies statewide through a notification issued earlier this month, yet none from Panchkula district are included in this list. This situation arises despite repeated commitments from the BJP-led Panchkula municipal corporation to regularize local settlements. Last year, former mayor Kulbhushan Goyal proposed to regularize illegal colonies by offering 1-marla plots at the 2004 collector rates to eligible families residing there for over two decades, but the proposal was never approved. Nearly 70 colonies in the Pinjore-Kalka region, along with several in Panchkula city, have been awaiting regularization for years. Areas like Gandhi Colony,…

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Haryana Fast-Tracks Metro Project with Direct Land Purchases

GURUGRAM: To expedite the long-awaited Millennium City Centre-Cyber City Metro corridor, the Haryana government has introduced a policy permitting GMRL to acquire private land through negotiated settlements. They will also maintain the option for compulsory acquisition if landowners do not cooperate. Although most of the 29.05 km corridor runs through government-owned land, certain sections—including those near existing buildings, properties needing demolition, and a depot primarily on public land—require the acquisition of small but essential private parcels. A GMRL official remarked, “Even minor delays in securing these areas could impact the project’s overall completion timeline.” Announced by the town and country…

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Bengaluru body recovers ₹700 crore in encroached land through 14 demolitions

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) undertook 14 demolition drives from July to December last year, reclaiming encroached properties valued at over ₹704.3 crore throughout the city. These efforts led to the recovery of over 25 acres of encroached land across various regions, including South, North, and East Bengaluru. The BDA demolished unauthorized RCC buildings, sheds, compound walls, and industrial structures that had been illegally erected on lands designated for layouts, roads, and infrastructure projects. The most significant recoveries occurred in JP Nagar 9th Phase, where approximately 12.5 acres, valued at around ₹370 crore, were reclaimed in three phases. Notable…